Divisions (run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe):
1.The Lord is my Shepherd (Psalm 23:1-4)
Principle: Jesus
cares for His people’s “present” in every way.
2.You prepare a table (Psalm 23:5-6)
Principle: Jesus
cares for His people’s “future” in every way.
Subject Sentence (10-word
sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture):
I will dwell forever with the Lord, my Shepherd.
Aim (“To Cause My
Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc.):
TCMATK God cares for, and dwells with, His people.
Application (not
yes or no question. Meant to bring about
heart change):
1. What is your daily walk with God like? What has Jesus given you that you’d like to
thank Him for? When has Jesus given you
rest and enjoyment in His creation? How
might you make some time this week to enjoy His creation? When has Jesus led you beside quiet
waters? How does Jesus refresh your
soul? Where is Jesus guiding you right
now? Do you find it difficult or easy to
not fear evil? What needs to change in
your heart and mind to make your fears flee?
What are your feelings toward Christ’s discipline in your life? What changes will you make to embrace and
welcome His discipline?
2. How has Jesus provided for you in the midst of
persecution? How has He protected you
from enemies? How has God made you glad
and brought you joy? Where is your cup overflowing? How is Jesus’s goodness and mercy following
you today? In what ways are you
preparing yourself to dwell with Jesus forever?
How are you enjoying the benefits of dwelling with Jesus now?
The Big Idea (author’s
main purpose in writing; the one thing all the other things in the passage is
about; if you couldn’t talk about it, you would still understand the passage is
trying to convey this):
Provision
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